Joan Madden-Ceballos, a 65-year-old health care administrator, has a working life in California many would envy. Her work is flexible, fulfilling, and something she enjoys going back to day after day.

The first step in taking control is to figure out where you stand. Add up how much income you expect after you retire. Include Social Security, pensions, annuity payments, rentals, and any other ...

As baby boomers (born 1946-1964) entered their empty-nest years, developers spotted an opportunity. They began building 55+ communities — neighborhoods designed for active older adults, typically with ...

For example, years before they passed away, my parents moved to a retirement care community with graduated care levels. My dad wasn't wild about leaving his home and garden, but he was wild about my ...